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AKASH KATARA

Geelong

Summary

Results-driven Cook with 6 years’ hands-on experience working in busy restaurants. Track record of providing leadership, guidance, and support to culinary staff. Well-versed in preparing menu items and recipes in keeping with production and quality standards. A dynamic individual who efficiently allocates resources, monitors food production needs, and ensures requirements are met. Recognized for adhering to food handling and sanitation guidelines.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Chef

Biryani King
01.2021 - 02.2025
  • Ensured consistent food quality with strict adherence to recipes, portion control, and presentation standards.
  • Trained new hires in proper cooking techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols, increasing overall team proficiency.
  • Improved staff productivity by providing clear instructions, guidance, and constructive feedback on their performance.
  • Reduced food waste by carefully monitoring inventory levels and implementing proper storage practices.

COOK

D SPICE ROUTE Restaurant
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Cooking and preparing a variety of fresh nutritious midday meals and other refreshments.
  • Supervising food service assistants and kitchen staff, organising their daily duties and monitoring performance.
  • Ensuring that appropriate levels of hygiene and cleanliness are maintained in the kitchen.
  • Washing, cutting and preparing food before it is cooked.
  • Taking into account the wishes of clients when planning of menus.
  • Making sure good nutritional standards are maintained when preparing meals.
  • Making sure that all food at point of delivery is of the highest quality.
  • Enquiring is any clients have allergies and then cooking meals accordingly.
  • Responsible for high standards of food, hygiene, and heath and safety.

COOK

chilli & pepper restaurant
11.2015 - 08.2016
  • Keeping an eye on the temperature of cookers and roasters.
  • Assisting the catering manager to price up menus.
  • Deciding what quantities are to be cooked and the amount of portions to be served.
  • Constantly checking the quality of the food being served to customers.
  • Checking staff to make sure they are wearing appropriate clothing whilst in the kitchen.
  • In charge of stock control for the freezers, pantries and store rooms.

COOK

SHIV- SHAKTI KATHYAWADI RESTAURANT
02.2012 - 08.2015
  • Cooked and prepared all foods, specialty in kathywadi dishes
  • Updated and improved the existing menu
  • Helped in redesigning and renovating the restaurant with fresh, new vision
  • Kept kitchen and restaurant in clean, sanitary, and safe condition
  • Prepared and cooked food in keeping with their recipes
  • Prepared and served food in appropriate portions

Education

DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT -

AMI EDUCATION
Melbourne, VIC

Skills

  • Cleanliness
  • Food preparation
  • Attention to detail
  • Target driven
  • Punctual

Timeline

Chef

Biryani King
01.2021 - 02.2025

COOK

D SPICE ROUTE Restaurant
09.2017 - 01.2019

COOK

chilli & pepper restaurant
11.2015 - 08.2016

COOK

SHIV- SHAKTI KATHYAWADI RESTAURANT
02.2012 - 08.2015

DIPLOMA OF HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT -

AMI EDUCATION

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